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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.08, 2,010.06 and 973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.08, 2,010.06 and 973.08 is: 1,457.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.08 : 2,010.06 = 973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.08/2,010.06 = 973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.08x = 2,010.06 × 973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.08x = 1,955,949.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955,949.18/1,342.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.40

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